As China Exports
Of Textiles Grow,
Limits Are Sought

A surge in textile exports from China following the lifting of quotas on Jan. 1 has sparked calls around the globe for fresh restraints on the Chinese juggernaut.

European manufacturers are joining U.S. companies in lobbying for protections to be imposed. Even Chinese exporters, hoping to stave off the backlash, are discussing setting a floor for their own prices.